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Euronews
12-07-2025
- Politics
- Euronews
US continues arms deliveries to Ukraine - for how long?
The war in Ukraine is continuing unabated. Just hours after a phone call between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin last week, Russia fired a record number of drones and missiles at Ukraine. According to the Ukrainian government, in June alone, Russia sent over 330 missiles, 5,000 combat drones and 5,000 gliding bombs against mostly civilian targets. Trump seems to be increasingly fed up with Moscow, announcing more arms deliveries to Kyiv only days after pausing weapons shipments. 'Ukraine has to defend itself' is Trump's latest mantra. The surprise move came after a phone call Trump had with Volodymyr Zelenskyy which the Ukrainian president described as a 'fruitful conversation'. For now, the arming of Ukraine seems to be safe. Will this impress Putin? Can Europe step up and replace US weapons in case Trump changes his mind again? So, serious questions for this week's panel: Tinatin Akhvlediani, research fellow in the EU Foreign Policy Unit at the Centre for European Policy Studies, Ania Skrzypek, research director at the Foundation for European Progressive Studies and Michelle Haas, researcher at the Ghent Institute for International and European Studies and an associate fellow at the Egmont Institute. Second topic: At their first bilateral summit, EU candidate Moldova pushed Brussels for accelerated accession. Because of repeated hybrid attacks from Russia, Moldova wants to join the 27 as soon as possible and is now eager to align with EU standards as grounds for decoupling its enlargement track from Ukraine's. For now, Brussels appears unwilling to do that. But if Moldova can continue to demonstrate tangible reform, economic resilience, can the case for accelerated accession be ignored? Is the EU sending the right signal to countries threatened by Russia? And finally, the panel discussed the role of women in the military. All across Europe, conscription debates are heating up — and this time, women are part of the equation. Faced with rising security threats and stretched military resources, several countries are reconsidering long-held traditions. The idea of drafting women is gaining traction. On the first day of its EU presidency, Denmark just did it as the last Scandinavian country. But expanding conscription also raises big questions about defence budgets — can Europe afford a larger, more inclusive force, or will it strain already tight military spending? Should financial considerations even play a role here? Is a mandatory female contribution to the military the ultimate achievement of gender equality? What about the argument, joining the military should be a personal choice?
Yahoo
11-07-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Europe faces ‘critical turning point' in EV shift: report
A new report from the Centre for European Policy Studies (CEPS), supported by the European Automobile Manufacturers' Association (ACEA), has raised alarm over persistent barriers slowing Europe's electric vehicle (EV) transition, highlighting high production costs, supply chain fragility, and inadequate charging infrastructure as key concerns. The report, shaped by expert researchers and stakeholders, warns that the shift to EVs 'requires a significant transformation of existing supply and value chains,' which will have deep repercussions on jobs, investment flows, and the EU's global competitiveness. Europe stands at a 'critical turning point,' the authors argue, with consumer adoption still held back by 'insufficient charging infrastructure, high total cost of ownership, and limited consumer confidence', factors that are contributing to an ageing vehicle fleet across the continent. The report paints a stark picture of the cost gap between supply and demand. CEPS analysts found that average battery-electric vehicle (BEV) prices would need to hover around €45,000 to sustain current manufacturer pricing structures, yet average consumer willingness to pay is 'only €20,000.' That disconnect is compounded by the risk to European value-added content in vehicle manufacturing. Whereas internal combustion engine vehicles (ICEVs) typically retain 85–90% EU value-added content, this drops to just 70–75% for BEVs due to shifts in production processes and globalised supply chains. 'This transition,' the report notes, 'will also impact the types of labour and skills needed in the industry,' raising further concerns over potential job losses in ICEV-related manufacturing, even as new EV jobs emerge. Retraining and upskilling are seen as essential. On the infrastructure front, the investment needs are striking. The EU will require an estimated €172 billion by 2030 to build out charging networks—but slow permitting and grid connection processes remain major bottlenecks. Similarly, battery production, where Europe remains heavily reliant on China, demands around €42 billion in annual investment to build a competitive domestic supply chain, the report adds. Without urgent action, CEPS warns, the EU risks falling behind in a global race for EV leadership. 'Establishing a sufficient supply chain and achieving manufacturing scale will be key,' the report concludes. "Europe faces 'critical turning point' in EV shift: report" was originally created and published by Motor Finance Online, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site.
Yahoo
11-07-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Europe faces ‘critical turning point' in EV shift: report
A new report from the Centre for European Policy Studies (CEPS), supported by the European Automobile Manufacturers' Association (ACEA), has raised alarm over persistent barriers slowing Europe's electric vehicle (EV) transition, highlighting high production costs, supply chain fragility, and inadequate charging infrastructure as key concerns. The report, shaped by expert researchers and stakeholders, warns that the shift to EVs 'requires a significant transformation of existing supply and value chains,' which will have deep repercussions on jobs, investment flows, and the EU's global competitiveness. Europe stands at a 'critical turning point,' the authors argue, with consumer adoption still held back by 'insufficient charging infrastructure, high total cost of ownership, and limited consumer confidence', factors that are contributing to an ageing vehicle fleet across the continent. The report paints a stark picture of the cost gap between supply and demand. CEPS analysts found that average battery-electric vehicle (BEV) prices would need to hover around €45,000 to sustain current manufacturer pricing structures, yet average consumer willingness to pay is 'only €20,000.' That disconnect is compounded by the risk to European value-added content in vehicle manufacturing. Whereas internal combustion engine vehicles (ICEVs) typically retain 85–90% EU value-added content, this drops to just 70–75% for BEVs due to shifts in production processes and globalised supply chains. 'This transition,' the report notes, 'will also impact the types of labour and skills needed in the industry,' raising further concerns over potential job losses in ICEV-related manufacturing, even as new EV jobs emerge. Retraining and upskilling are seen as essential. On the infrastructure front, the investment needs are striking. The EU will require an estimated €172 billion by 2030 to build out charging networks—but slow permitting and grid connection processes remain major bottlenecks. Similarly, battery production, where Europe remains heavily reliant on China, demands around €42 billion in annual investment to build a competitive domestic supply chain, the report adds. Without urgent action, CEPS warns, the EU risks falling behind in a global race for EV leadership. 'Establishing a sufficient supply chain and achieving manufacturing scale will be key,' the report concludes. "Europe faces 'critical turning point' in EV shift: report" was originally created and published by Motor Finance Online, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site.
